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Seborrheic Dermatitis
July 21, 2026
By Samantha Miller, Clinical Skin Therapist; Founder of The Naked Chemist | Updated: 2026 Red creases around your nose. Flaky brows. A shine that never quite settles. Sound familiar? Seborrhoeic dermatitis on the face is one of the most misunderstood conditions I see in clinic. And one of the most over-treated. Most people arrive convinced […]READ MORE
Seborrheic Dermatitis
July 20, 2026
By Samantha Miller, Clinical Skin Therapist & Founder of The Naked Chemist | Updated: 2026 Flaky, bumpy, itchy, greasy — sound familiar? Does your skin swing between angry red patches and stubborn little bumps? And no amount of washing seems to fix it? Then you’ve likely got seborrheic dermatitis. I spent years helping clients calm […]READ MORE
Case studies | Seborrheic Dermatitis
July 18, 2026
Your scalp is simply skin. Anything that helps heal your skin will heal your scalp. Do you have persistent dandruff on your scalp? Is your face inflamed, irritated and oily? Then chances are you have seborrhoeic dermatitis. I know, because I struggled with it for years. Hi, my name is Heather, and I recently wrote […]READ MORE
Case studies | Perioral dermatitis
June 22, 2026
Jane’s story. Reviewed by Samantha Miller, Clinical Esthetician & Founder of The Naked Chemist · Updated 2026 Jane came to The Naked Chemist after months of struggling with periorbital dermatitis. This is her recovery story, in her own words — reviewed by Samantha Miller. It started as something small. A blemish. A little redness. Nothing […]READ MORE
Perioral dermatitis
June 22, 2026
Are you concerned about that stubborn rash around your mouth, or have dry, flaky skin? You may have perioral dermatitis.
Recipes
June 19, 2026
By Samantha Miller, Clinical Esthetician &; Founder of The Naked Chemist | Updated: 2026 Coming down with the flu, or maybe you’re nauseous? Sore throat dragging you down? It’s time to skip the sugar-filled lozenges. And make your own yummy homemade ginger chews instead. They’re chewy, zesty, and packed with natural goodness. In our recipe, […]READ MORE
Keratosis pilaris
June 16, 2026
By Samantha Miller, Clinical Esthetician & Founder of The Naked Chemist | Updated: June 2026 You’ve done it. We’ve all done it. Stood in front of the mirror. Squeezed a bump. Watched that tiny white plug pop out. Satisfying? Absolutely. Helpful? Not even close. If you’re popping your keratosis pilaris, you’re not treating it; you’re […]READ MORE
Case studies | Microneedling treatment
June 15, 2026
We advise our clients to avoid micro-needling, as we have been inundated with accounts from real people about the adverse side effects of this treatment.READ MORE
Case studies | Microneedling treatment
June 15, 2026
By Samantha Miller, Clinical Skin Therapist & Founder of The Naked Chemist | Updated: June 2026 Every microneedling before-and-after photo you have ever seen was chosen to sell you something. The smooth, glowing “after” is the one that made the cut. This is the one that usually doesn’t. What follows is a real client’s microneedling […]READ MORE
Keratosis pilaris
June 15, 2026
By Samantha Miller, Clinical Esthetician & Founder of The Naked Chemist | Updated: June 2026 You’ve tried every lotion, every cream, every “KP miracle product” on the shelf. And those stubborn bumps won’t budge. Sound familiar? You’re not doing anything wrong. The problem isn’t your commitment to moisturizing. The problem is the type of moisturizer […]READ MORE
Microneedling treatment
June 14, 2026
I’ve been deeply moved by the number of people reaching out for support. Seeking relief from adverse effects of Morpheus8 treatment. The absence of comprehensive guidance and assistance for those navigating these challenges is a genuine concern. With this in mind, I’ve created the following guide and this free ebook to help you avoid any […]READ MORE
Microneedling treatment
June 14, 2026
Vitamin C has no place being “needled” into living tissue. It is far too active an ingredient to use during maximum barrier disruption. Vitamin C might be the “holy grail” of skincare. Brightening, firming, and fighting free radicals like no other. But there’s one place it absolutely doesn’t belong. And that is on freshly needled […]READ MORE
Oils in skincare
June 14, 2026
By Samantha Miller, Clinical Skin Therapist & Founder of The Naked Chemist | Updated: 2026 You wake up, and your pillow is covered in orange oil. That orange tint is a clue that the oil is actually working. Rosehip and sea buckthorn both stain because they’re saturated with the pigments your skin loves. So the […]READ MORE
Natural ingredients
June 14, 2026
Benefits of castor oil are endless - it's a humectant, anti-inflammatory, and anti microbial. No wonder it's a popular ingredient in skincare.READ MORE
Natural ingredients
June 13, 2026
Rose Hip Seed Oil is an important ingredient in tissue regeneration. It repairs damaged skin caused by burns, stretch marks, and sun damage.READ MORE
Hair Care | Ingredients
June 13, 2026
Natural coconut oil for hair penetrates the cortex, giving hair strength. Its protective qualities also makes hair resistant to heat damage.READ MORE
Microneedling treatment
June 13, 2026
This article explores the challenge around ingredients used during facial needling whilst trying to find the balance between the degree of injury, acceptable downtime, and the most effective outcome.READ MORE
Ingredients
June 13, 2026
By Samantha Miller, Clinical Skin Therapist & Founder of The Naked Chemist | Updated: June 2026 You’d think buying coconut oil would be simple. Then you’re standing in the aisle, jar in hand, squinting at words like virgin, fractionated, refined or unrefined coconut oil for skin? And here’s the part nobody tells you: the label […]READ MORE
Microneedling treatment
June 13, 2026
This treatment creates skincare superhighways in your skin So ingredients can penetrate deeper. Morpheus 8 treatment is designed to kickstart essential processes in your skin. The device resembles a small skin aerator, one that may seem a bit intimidating. However, it plays a crucial role in skin rejuvenation by creating micro-injuries that trigger collagen production. […]READ MORE
Ingredients
June 13, 2026
Panthenol is a very powerful ingredient used for rejuvenating skin, hair and nails, It is hydrating, moisturising, and very protective.READ MORE